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Sorry about the lack of updates this weekend, The new job has been keeping me busy, plus I had to go see Wanted this afternoon. My overall breakdown of it? Angelina is stunning once again..... Anyways, lets take a look at who should be Wanted on your fantasy team.

Jair Jurrjens, SP Atlanta - If he is for some reason still available, (85% owned in ESPN) you have to pick up this kid. His changeup has been a real work of art, and in the last four starts he has been flawless. In his last four starts, Jurrjens has held opposing offenses scoreless. In his last start against the Jays he also went 8 innings. Thats not the best part though. He recorded 20 outs against the first 20 hitters. 15 being ground ball outs. So yah, If he is available. GET HIM!

Russ Branyan, 3B Brewers - 11 homers, 27 games. Does that not spell it out? I guess not. He is only owned in 34 % of ESPN leagues. His history suggests that he will slump, but its about now! Though you might have missed out on the best production, its still worth taking the chance.

Eric Hinske, OF Rays - I know he is very hot/cold, and doesn't always get playing time, but with Gabe Gross still struggling and Hinkse still a rakin' you should pick him up. a .534 slugging isn't too bad, is it? The best part, his production is almost as valuable as Jake Peavy this season.... Hmmm.

Taylor Buchholz, RP Colorado - If you have not heard about this kid, shame on you. He has been nearly unhittable all season. If you are in a holds league, then he is a god. He has 15 holds on the season. And if you can afford to be patient, Buchholz will be the closer of choice if Brian Fuentes gets dealt. Which seems to be a possibility any day now. Buchholz is only owned in 19% of ESPN leagues.

Chris Iannetta, C Rockies - Is your catcher hurt? Want a bit of offensive help from a weak position? Why not Iannetta? He has 7 homers in split time with Yorvit Torrealba, and has started both games this weekend. Keep your eye on him.

Trade Bait:

Here are a couple of guys you might think about trying to get or get rid of before their ceiling hits the roof or collapse your fantasy numbers.

Curtis Granderson, OF Tigers - Granderson has turned it up a notch. In his current 15 game hit streak he is hitting .436 with two dingers and 7 RBIs. He has also hit two triples. Granderson is the do it all type of player we saw last year. He will get you doubles, triples, singles, scores runs and all of the sort. If you need that all around player, the time is now. Some still might sell low because of his .343 OBP.

Nate McLouth, OF Pirates - You have to try and get rid of this guy at whatever cost. I know, it sounds nuts to try and get rid of the 16th best player in fantasy baseball, but he has been atrocious over the last week. Since June 21st, Mclouth has only scored twice and stole one base. The rest just singles and doubles. His production is not piling up like it was earlier in the season. Deal him while you can. With the second half approaching, the Pirates might be willing to give the starting job to prospect Andrew McCutchen as well. If you can get a BJ Upton, or Corey Hart, pull the trigger.